Australia’s net-zero plan fails to tackle our biggest contribution to climate change
28 Oct 2021
For a net-zero plan not to include a strategy to phase out fossil fuel exports is an abrogation of responsibility.
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COVID-19 treatments – what are they and how do they work?
COVID-19 treatments – what are they and how do they work?
27 Oct 2021
While COVID-19 treatments are not a substitute for vaccinations, they can act as an additional layer in the fight against SARS-CoV-2.
What makes a good literary hoax? A political point, for starters
What makes a good literary hoax? A political point, for starters
27 Oct 2021
A true hoax provokes. It questions cultural biases, shattering conventions. But the curious case of the three men writing as a female author Carmen Mola does none of this.
Three UNSW researchers elected to Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
Three UNSW researchers elected to Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
27 Oct 2021
UNSW Sydney academics recognised for outstanding contributions to research in dementia, lung health and HIV and sexually transmitted diseases.
Anatomy texts should show sex as a spectrum to include intersex people
Anatomy texts should show sex as a spectrum to include intersex people
26 Oct 2021
Around two in every 100 people have sex characteristics between the male-female binary definitions. Training for doctors and other health workers needs to reflect this.
Press play and repeat? Why you should avoid making a Welcome to Country video
Press play and repeat? Why you should avoid making a Welcome to Country video
26 Oct 2021
Producing reusable ‘set-and-forget’ videos can diminish and minimise the cultural and political importance of a Welcome to Country, says Professor Megan Davis.
Super cool building materials prove powerful arsenal against climate change
Super cool building materials prove powerful arsenal against climate change
26 Oct 2021
New building materials that reflect rather than absorb solar energy can reduce peak temperatures in our cities by up to four degrees.
Australia's 'underclass' don't like work? Our research shows vulnerable job seekers don't get the help they need
Australia’s ‘underclass’ don’t like work? Our research shows vulnerable job seekers don’t get the help they need
25 Oct 2021
A new book tells the story of the offices and frontline staff who work with Australia’s most disadvantaged job seekers.
UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26): experts available to comment
UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26): experts available to comment
25 Oct 2021
UNSW has a wide range of experts available for comment on COP26.
Mateship might sound blokey, but our research shows women value it more
Mateship might sound blokey, but our research shows women value it more
25 Oct 2021
Although mateship is largely seen as a positive feature of Australian life, defining it is difficult and attempts to politicise it are generally frowned upon.